Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
CSAP 601 - Defending the Faith I Defending the Faith courses area series of coordinated lectures by experts in various areas of apologetics addressing some of the most serious intellectual challenges to the Gospel and the Christian worldview. Note(s): 601, 602 and 603 do not need to be taken in sequence. Fee: CSAP 601M (distance learning) has a materials fee of $125. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. CSAP 602 - Defending the Faith II Defending the Faith courses are a series of coordinated lectures by experts in various areas of apologetics addressing some of the most serious intellectual challenges to the Gospel and the Christian worldview. Note(s): 601, 602 and 603 do not need to be taken in sequence. Fee: CSAP 602M (distance learning) has a materials fee of $125. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. CSAP 603 - Defending the Faith III Defending the Faith courses are a series of coordinated lectures by experts in various areas of apologetics addressing some of the most serious intellectual challenges to the Gospel and the Christian worldview. Note(s): 601, 602 and 603 do not need to be taken in sequence. Fee: CSAP 603M (distance learning) has a materials fee of $125. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. CSAP 604 - Defending the Faith: Continuing Study A special course designed for students with apologetics background through credit and/or noncredit courses in the basic content of 601, 602, 603 or approved courses, who need to make up credits upon being admitted to the degree program. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–6. CSAP 610 - Elementary Principles of Biblical Languages Basic principles of language that are foundational to interpreting the biblical text. Overview of the structure of the biblical languages, evaluation of theories of Bible translation and instruction in the use of various tools based on the original languages. The course will aid the student in understanding issues that arise in interpretation because of the original languages. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. CSAP 611 - Beginning Greek I An introductory study of the basic elements of New Testament Greek. Note(s): Designed for students who have not completed a full sequence of beginning Greek courses. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. CSAP 612 - Beginning Greek II An introductory study of the basic elements of New Testament Greek. Translation of portions of the New Testament. Note(s): Designed for students who have not completed a full sequence of beginning Greek courses. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. CSAP 619 - Biblical Archaeology An introduction to the science of archaeology in biblical lands. Special emphasis is given to the role that specific archaeological exploration has played in providing objective confirmation of the accuracy of the biblical narrative. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. CSAP 621 - Logic and Critical Thinking A study of the methods and principles used to make distinctions between good and bad reasoning with special emphasis on analysis of arguments for and against the Christian faith. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. CSAP 623 - Worldview Analysis A survey that includes a philosophical and theological analysis of the major types of non-Christian worldviews such as pantheism, atheism, polytheism, finite godism and deism. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. CSAP 625 - Philosophy of Religion A survey of philosophical issues that arise in relation to theistic religions. Problems such as the existence of God, the problem of evil, religious language, faith and reason, etc. are discussed in the context of demonstrating that historic Christianity can provide reasonable solutions. Prerequisite(s): Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. CSAP 626 - Ethics A philosophical and theological evaluation of various ethical systems and the application of those systems to high profile moral issues in society. Prerequisite(s): Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2.
apologists and biblical scholars. These courses from the Institute of Theological Studies may be taken for graduate level credit. Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics students are limited to 6 credits in their degree program. Distance-learning students are limited to 12 credits. Courses Christian Apologetics (CSAP) CSAP 510 - Apologetics Research and Writing Research skills for the use of library, internet and key apologetics reference works. Methods of scholarly and journalistic writing with emphasis on critical thinking, persuasion and evaluation of data and testimony. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Must be taken within student’s first academic year. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. CSAP 521 - Survey of Genesis–Malachi A broad survey of the Old Testament books, including selected introductory and critical issues, relevant background, major themes and divisions and crucial problems. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Fee: CSAP 521MD (distance learning) has a materials fee of $130. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. CSAP 522 - Survey of Matthew–Revelation A general overview of the New Testament books, including selected introductory and critical issues, relevant background, major themes and divisions and crucial problems. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Fee: CSAP 522MD (distance learning) has a materials fee of $130. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. CSAP 527 - Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods A study of sound interpretation and application of the Bible, including analysis of presuppositions, general rules and specialized principles for various biblical genre and phenomena. A presentation of various approaches to studying the Bible. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. CSAP 529 - Scripture: Authority, Canon and Criticism A course addressing the essential issues in defending the Scriptures against perennial attacks. Topics include historical reliability, inerrancy, canonization and divine inspiration of Scripture including an examination and critique of modern biblical criticism. Prerequisite(s): Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. CSAP 541 - Essential Christian Doctrine I A presentation and biblical defense of the essential Christian doctrines with special reference to contemporary criticism of the value and truth of doctrinal assertions. Prerequisite(s): Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. CSAP 542 - Essential Christian Doctrine II A presentation and biblical defense of the essential Christian doctrines with special reference to contemporary criticism of the value and truth of doctrinal assertions. Prerequisite(s): Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. CSAP 550 - Historical Theology History of the Church from the Apostolic Fathers to the modern era with an emphasis on the development of doctrine. Highlights key thinkers in the Patristic, Medieval, Reformation and Modern eras. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Fee: CSAP 550MD (distance learning) has a materials fee of $130. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. CSAP 551 - Patristic and Medieval Theology History of the church from the Apostolic Fathers to the eve of the Reformation with an emphasis on the development of doctrine. Discussion of key thinkers, such as Origen, Tertullian, Augustine, Anselm, History of the church from the Reformation to the present with an emphasis on the key Continental and English Reformers, including Zwingli, Luther and Calvin. Discussion of the counter-Reformation, Protestant scholasticism, the Enlightenment and important theological developments in the Modern era. Opportunity is given for students to study the polity and history of their own denomination. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. Aquinas and Scotus. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. CSAP 552 - Reformation and Modern Theology
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